CommSec Market Update

The ASX200 bounced back from three-week lows today with its best day in weeks, but we're still down 0.65% for the third weekly decline. Meanwhile, Wall Street's had a great month, the S&P 500 posting its best performance since 2020. What's on everyone's radar now: the RBA rate decision, bank earnings, and the US jobs report, all against the backdrop of Middle East tensions.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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The Australian share market is set to jump at the open, following investor optimism out of the US, fuelled by corporate earnings and a resilient economy. Plus, it’s been quite a ride for oil over the past 24 hours.

Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers. 

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The ASX200 has now fallen for eight straight days, closing April roughly 2% higher despite hot inflation data that's pointing toward another RBA rate hike. Energy shares rallied hard as oil hit four-year highs on US-Iran tensions, but Woolworths dragged things down with an 8% tumble after downgrading earnings. We've finished at a three-week low, with investors watching overnight results from Apple and key central bank decisions.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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The ASX is set to fall as oil prices rip higher. The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold, while investors now await key results from Big Tech.

James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.

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The ASX200 fell about 0.25% to a three week low, marking a seventh straight session of declines. March CPI surprised a touch below forecasts at 4.6% headline while trimmed mean was 3.5%, leaving markets still pricing a likely RBA hike next Tuesday. Utilities and energy outperformed, oOh!Media jumped on a Pacific Equity Partners bid. Watch the US Fed decision and major US tech results.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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US stocks fell ahead of key earnings and economic data, with renewed AI worries weighing on sentiment. Oil jumped again as peace talks stalled, and does the Sell in May rule still hold up for investors?

James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.

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The local market fell for a sixth straight session, sliding 0.7% to a three-week low. This marks the longest losing streak for the index in nearly four years. Stalled peace talks pushed oil toward 110 USD - double its price since January. Monthly gains have now halved to 2.7% as the market braces for tomorrow's high-stakes inflation data. Energy stocks rose 1.2%, but the broader market was a "sea of red." Domino’s Pizza cratered 11% following a weak US update, while European Lithium skyrocketed 50% on a $1 billion takeover bid. All eyes are now on tomorrow's CPI print, with markets pricing in a likley chance of an RBA rate hike next week.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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The Australian share market is set to open lower, while Wall Street continues to hover at record highs. Plus, why are oil prices rising again?

James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.

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The ASX200 slipped about 0.25% to a three week low, extending a five session losing run as volumes picked up despite state holidays. Energy led declines even as oil rallied, while Atlas Arteria jumped on a $7bn IFM takeover bid and Megaport and Newmont outperformed. Key risks this week are Wednesday’s Aussie inflation print major US tech earnings and the Fed decision.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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Technology has boosted US stocks to a record close, but uncertainty remains over the Middle East conflict after the US cancelled its peace talks trip. Closer to home, signs point to a flat start for the Australian share market.

Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.

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